Dr. Roberto Garcia discusses realistic expectations after facial plastic surgery, including typical swelling and bruising timelines, emotional ups and downs in the first week, and why meaningful procedures require time to heal.

He explains active versus passive recovery, the 72-hour swelling peak, how the Contura Care App supports patients through daily guidance, and why healing depends more on your body’s condition than chronological age.

The episode also covers returning to work and social life, the role of patient involvement in faster recovery, a brief March Madness segment, and a closing reflection on life decisions and upcoming topics about natural results.